A workshop on Directions in Statistical Computing, emphasizing the
development of software systems and computing environments for
interactive statistics. This conference follows on from the successful
DSC
1999,
2001, and
2003
conferences at the Vienna University of
Technology and DSC
2005 at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The
workshop will focus on, but is not limited to, open source statistical
computing and aims to provide a platform for exchanging ideas about
developments in statistical computing (rather than 'only' the usage
of statistical software for applications).

Fees

Partners are welcome at the Conference Dinner, but this will incur
an additional fee of $50 (payable on-site).

Financial Support

Two sources of funding have already been allocated:

The New Zealand Statistical Association
has provided NZ$500 to support travel to the DSC conference by
resident NZSA members. The allocation was based on
merit and need; preference was given to early-career researchers
or graduate students, and attendees who also submitted an abstract.

The Bioconductor Foundation has provided US$1500 to support travel to the
DSC conference, with priority given to contributors to the Bioconductor
project.

An additional source of funding may now be available:

The National Science Foundation may provide some support for travel and
accommodation for graduate students and junior faculty at
U.S. post-secondary institutions.
The allocation will be based on merit and need; women and minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for financial support, please send an application to
dsc2007@stat.auckland.ac.nz by February 2nd (2007-02-02)
(include a brief CV and a statement that
demonstrates your eligibility, your need for support, and an amount of
support required - students should include the name of their
supervisor).
Successful applicants will be notified by email shortly after the Feb 2
deadline.